"Notes" of An Elder ― 3.14.25

Nothing in life is of any value unless it is shared with others.

"Notes" of An Elder is a depository of pertinent information, knowledge and wisdom. Available weekly will be an elder's "thinking menu" for your use. Enjoy this bounty.

• The best leaders have mentors.

• Your life is a gift. Don’t wait to live it with purpose. You are worthy.

• In the end, we won’t be remembered for the years we lived, but for what we did with those years.

• The key to living a liberated life isn’t about running from our demons—it’s in learning to coexist with them.

• Sometimes, the most transformational growth occurs in our quietest moments.

• Love is the most powerful force we possess—it is the bridge that connects us, the light that guides us through the darkness.

• At the end of the day, that’s what we’re all called to do—to love one another, to see the humanity in every person we encounter, and to use our influence to make the world a little brighter.

Make People Feel Important

Never underestimate the power of a...

• kind word,

• touch,

• or a smile.

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

• You can't be a real leader and a people pleaser.

• One of the most liberating experiences in life is when we can cultivate the courage to release the grasp on what we cannot change or control.

• Setbacks and wrong turns are not failures, but lessons that bring you closer to your true path.

• Be mindful of who you allow into your inner world—everyone doesn’t deserves access.

• Letting go is not quitting. It is a courageous step towards greater personal freedom and transformation.

• Our worth is not defined by uncontrollable circumstances or past mistakes. Our power resides in our ability to venture boldly and remain grounded, even when navigating the unknown.

Magic Question

What is it that I don’t know, but need to know?

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